Sure, it comforts you on days when you just want to be left alone, but that doesn’t mean it cannot impress in a social gathering. It is hard to think of a beverage as versatile as coffee. And as the festive season draws closer, we have a bunch of interesting spiced coffee recipes by Abdul Sahid Khan - Head Trainer at Lavazza India - that are sure going to be the talking points of your festive spread. It is a tradition to spike alcohol with spices during Christmas. But if you don’t drink, these spiced coffee beverages are just for you.
Cocoa and Pepper Spiced Latte
It’s a latte with a delicious twist of cocoa and chilli pepper. This amazingly blended aromatic espresso is a sure winner.
Ingredients:
- Single shot of espresso for moka-pot coffee
- 2 tsp sweet cocoa powder
- A pinch of cinnamon powder
- A pinch of cayenne of chilli pepper
- 150 ml whole milk
Method:
- Freshly brew espresso with dark roast Indian coffee blend or use moka pot coffee.
- Add espresso, cocoa, and cayenne chilli pepper together in a mug and stir to make a paste.
- Steam and froth milk using a steam wand or electric frother.
- Pour the milk into the mug, and enjoy.
Mexican Black Coffee
Traditional black coffee gets an upgrade with sweet chocolate, spicy cinnamon, and cream.
Ingredients:
- 150 ml strong French press coffee
- 15ml dark chocolate sauce
- A pinch of cinnamon powder
- A pinch of nutmeg
- Whipped cream
- Stick of cinnamon, for garnishing
Method:
- Freshly brew coffee using a stronger coffee blend with French press.
- Pour coffee into your favourite glass mug.
- Add chocolate sauce and cinnamon powder and mix it well.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Winter Ginger Frappe
Spruce up your classic frappe with refreshing hazelnut and fresh spices. A winter delight we are not getting over soon.
Ingredients:
- Single shot of espresso for moka pot coffee
- 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 60 ml milk
- 15 ml hazelnut syrup
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- A pinch of cinnamon powder
- 3-4 ice cubes
- A pinch of nutmeg for garnish
- Whipped cream optional
Method:
- Freshly brew espresso with dark roast Indian coffee blend or use moka pot coffee. Allow it to cool down.
- Add the coffee, milk, vanilla ice cream, and hazelnut syrup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the ginger and cinnamon and blend until a little more until combined, pour into glass.
- Add whipped cream and grate fresh nutmeg on top.
Chai-Coffee Martini
Freshly brewed espresso shaken with warm and fragrant spices served in a martini glass. Finally, a drink that can bring chai and coffee lovers together!
Ingredients:
- Double shot of espresso for moka pot coffee
- 100 ml fresh cream
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5-6 black peppercorns
- 5 whole cloves
- 4 cardamom pods,
- 4 whole star anise pods
- 3 small slices of fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 5-6 ice cubes
Method:
- In a saucepan, take fresh cream, add all the spices, and heat it for 5 minutes to infuse all the flavour. Let it cool down.
- Freshly brew espresso with dark roast Indian coffee blend or use moka pot coffee.
- In a cocktail shaker, take all the ice cubes, add freshly brewed espresso, sugar, cream, and spice mix. Shake it well.
- Pour the mix into a martini glass using a strainer, and enjoy!